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Jackson Wanted Green To Apply For American Idol Job
GNARLS BARKLEY frontman CEE-LO GREEN was invited to put his name forward to become a judge on AMERICAN IDOL by show regular RANDY JACKSON.Fox network executives were left to fill the empty seats vacated by...
By WENN on 13 October 2010
Jordin Sparks To Launch Fragrance
Jordin Sparks is launching her own affordable perfume.The 20-year-old singer has revealed she decided to create the scent titled 'Because of You', because she thinks celebrity perfumes are too expensive for ordinary fans. She explained...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2010
No Surprises At Idol Judges Announcement
In an announcement that was considerably less unexpected than LeBron James's revelation that he was forsaking the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, the producers of American Idol said today that Jennifer Lopez and Steven...
By Lew Irwin on 22 September 2010
New Idol Judge Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have been confirmed as the new 'American Idol' judges.The singer-and-actress and the Aerosmith frontman will join original judge Randy Jackson on the 10th season of the talent searching show, which...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 September 2010
Steven Tyler Announces Solo Single
Steven Tyler will release a solo single in November. The Aerosmith singer has written and recorded 'Love Lives', as the theme tune for the upcoming Japanese movie 'Space Battleship Yamato.'Four versions of the song -...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2010
Jennifer Lopez Gets 12m For Idol
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed a $12 million deal to be a judge on 'American Idol'.The singer-and-actress has been in negotiations with show bosses about joining the panel following the departures of Simon Cowell, Ellen...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2010
Liv Tyler Endorses Dad As American Idol Judge
Movie star LIV TYLER insists her dad is the perfect celebrity choice to judge TV talent show AMERICAN IDOL.Aerosmith star Steven Tyler has yet to officially announce he'll be Simon Cowell's replacement on the hit...
By WENN on 11 September 2010
Idol Contestant Bowersox's Public Records Spied On
At least two Ohio government employees have been fired after they illegally accessed confidential records containing personal information about former American Idol Crystal Bowersox, The Columbus Dispatch and the Toledo Blade reported on Thursday. The...
By Lew Irwin on 10 September 2010
Mariah Carey Wants American Idol Job
Mariah Carey would "love" to be a judge on 'American Idol'. Her husband Nick Cannon - who also presents the US TV talent show - admits the 'Dreamlover' singer regularly talks about working on it,...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2010
Carey Eager To Try Out As American Idol Judge
MARIAH CAREY "would love" to join the judging panel on AMERICAN IDOL, if only TV producers could film the hit reality show around her already busy schedule, according to the superstar's husband NICK CANNON.Executives at...
By WENN on 11 August 2010
Twilight Sets Over Teen Choice Awards
The 'Twilight Saga' dominated the Teen Choice Awards last night (08.08.10).The vampire romance franchise won a total of 11 prizes at the ceremony, which was held at Los Angeles' Gibson Amphitheater, including Choice Movie: Liplock...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 2010
Idol Judges Bumped Off Wish List
HARRY CONNICK, JR., CHRIS ISAAK and SHANIA TWAIN are no longer in the running to take over the judging chairs vacated by ELLEN DEGENERES and SIMON COWELL on TV talent show AMERICAN IDOL, according to...
By WENN on 06 August 2010
Tyler Confirms Idol Talks
AEROSMITH frontman STEVEN TYLER has confirmed he's considering swapping the stage for the AMERICAN IDOL judging panel - he's in talks with TV bosses to take over one of the vacant slots.There are currently two...
By WENN on 03 August 2010
Ellen Degeneres Quits Idol
Ellen DeGeneres has quit 'American Idol', while Kara DioGuardi has reportedly been sacked.The talk show host decided to quit her judging role after just one season because it wasn't the "right fit" for her, while...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 July 2010
Degeneres Steps Down From American Idol
ELLEN DEGENERES has quit her role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL - less than a year after she was drafted in to replace PAULA ABDUL.The funnywoman was hired by TV executives last August (09)...
By WENN on 30 July 2010
Simpson For American Idol Judge?
JESSICA SIMPSON has emerged as the new favourite to take over from SIMON COWELL as a judge on hit TV talent show AMERICAN IDOL after JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and SIR ELTON JOHN both rejected the role.Speculation...
By WENN on 29 July 2010
Jonas Brothers And Idols Scrap Concert Dates
The JONAS BROTHERS and the stars of AMERICAN IDOL have become the latest victims of America's cruel summer - they've been forced to cancel concerts due to poor ticket sales.Promoters behind the American Idols Live...
By WENN on 08 July 2010
Combs Offers To Take Idol Pay Cut
SEAN COMBS has issued a fresh plea to AMERICAN IDOL bosses to hire him as a replacement for SIMON COWELL - he's offered to take a five per cent pay cut on the music mogul's...
By WENN on 18 June 2010
Jackson Thanks Fans For Itunes Success
JANET JACKSON has thanked fans after her appearance on AMERICAN IDOL last week (ends30May10) catapulted to the top of the iTunes music video charts.The superstar singer wowed fans with a rare performance on the finale...
By WENN on 01 June 2010
Michaels Fuels Idol Judge Rumours At Concert Comeback
BRET MICHAELS fuelled rumours he will replace SIMON COWELL on AMERICAN IDOL as he made his concert comeback following a string of health scares.The star appeared onstage in Biloxi, Mississippi on Friday (28May10), marking his...
By WENN on 30 May 2010
Michaels To Take Cowell's Idol Seat?
BRET MICHAELS has emerged as the new favourite to replace SIMON COWELL as an AMERICAN IDOL judge after his triumphant performance on the live finale of the talent show on Wednesday night (26May10).The Poison singer...
By WENN on 28 May 2010
Spanish-language Station Tops In L.a.
In yet another demonstration of the robustness of the Hispanic market, Nielsen reported on Wednesday that Univision's KMEX-TV was the top-rated station in the Los Angeles market among adults 18-49 during the May sweeps. The...
By Lew Irwin on 27 May 2010
The 2009-2010 Season Is Over
The last full week of the 2009-2010 broadcast season was won by ABC, an also-ran through most of the season, among adults 18-49 and by CBS among viewers overall. ABC was helped by a full...
By Lew Irwin on 26 May 2010
Report Abdul To Return To Idol For Next Week's Finale
Paula Abdul will return to American Idol next Wednesday for the series' season finale and Simon Cowell's farewell appearance, People magazine reported over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Hollywood Reporter reported today (Monday) that Abdul will...
By Lew Irwin on 24 May 2010
Idol Is Again Tv's Most-watched Show
Heading towards the final competition showdown, Fox's American Idol regained its position as the most-watched television show last week, with Wednesday's results show drawing 19.57 million viewers and Tuesday's performance show, 19.17 million. ABC's Monday-night...
By Lew Irwin on 19 May 2010
Simon Cowell's Pal Has Wedding Nerves
Simon Cowell's close friend Sinitta fears he won't go through with his wedding.The music mogul's ex-girlfriend believes Simon - who proposed to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy on Valentine's Day (14.02.10) - may not end up...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2010
Dicaprio Perfect To Play Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert wants Leonardo DiCaprio to play him in a film of his life.The 'American Idol' runner-up thinks the Hollywood heartthrob would be perfect to portray him on the big screen if his life was...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2010
Dancing Again Tops Idol
For the second week in a row, an episode of ABC's Dancing with the Stars drew bigger ratings among overall viewers than either episode of Fox's American Idol -- the first time ever that Idol...
By Lew Irwin on 14 April 2010
Simon Cowell To Receive Emmy
Simon Cowell is to get a special Emmy prize for his TV work. The media mogul, who is behind shows including 'The X Factor' and 'American Idol', will be presented with the International Emmy Founders...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 March 2010
Abdul Reviving Star Search?
Former AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL is reportedly in talks to rival SIMON COWELL's hit talent shows by bringing back 1980s U.S. TV contest STAR SEARCH.The show, which gave singers, dancers and comedians a chance...
By WENN on 16 March 2010
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